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• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated four advanced research and development facilities and laid the foundation stone for a 44.46 crore hostel complex at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad.
• The new facilities focus on fluorochemicals, sustainable engineering, continuous chemical processing and wastewater treatment, with an emphasis on translating research into industrial applications.
• The minister highlighted the growing role of science in converting agricultural waste into value-added products, promoting clean energy, circular economy and industrial innovation.
• He stressed stronger collaboration between research institutions, industry, startups and MSMEs to accelerate technology commercialisation and support India's economic growth.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated four advanced research and development facilities and laid the foundation stone for a 44.46 crore hostel complex at the CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) in Hyderabad, emphasising the need for stronger collaboration between scientific institutions and industry to drive India's next phase of economic growth.
The newly inaugurated facilities include the Advanced R&D Facility for Fluorochemicals, the Continuous Processing Platform for Industrial Chemicals, the Sustainable Engineering Complex (SustEC) and a 500 KLD Decentralized Effluent Treatment Plant for the Siripuram Handloom Cluster. Together, these facilities are aimed at strengthening indigenous technology development, supporting industrial innovation and promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Addressing scientists, researchers and industry representatives, the minister said India's scientific priorities are expanding beyond crop improvement to developing technologies that convert agricultural waste and residues into value-added products. He noted that such innovations can create new opportunities for farmers, support rural entrepreneurship and contribute to sustainable industrial growth.
Dr. Singh highlighted that scientific research must increasingly move beyond laboratories and work closely with industry, startups, MSMEs and technology partners to accelerate commercialisation. He said initiatives such as the fluorochemicals facility would enhance India's capabilities in producing critical materials for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics, defence and space sectors while reducing dependence on imports.
He also underscored the importance of technologies that support the circular economy and clean energy transition. Referring to the Sustainable Engineering Complex and other CSIR-developed technologies, the minister said they demonstrate how waste plastics, biomass, agricultural residues and captured carbon dioxide can be converted into fuels, hydrogen and other value-added products, supporting India's environmental and energy security goals.
The 500 KLD decentralized effluent treatment plant, developed for the Siripuram handloom cluster, was highlighted as an example of science directly benefiting traditional industries through pollution control, water reuse and sustainable textile production. Similarly, the Continuous Processing Platform is expected to help the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors adopt safer, more efficient and globally competitive manufacturing technologies.
Dr. Singh also laid the foundation stone for a modern hostel complex that will accommodate around 200 students and researchers. He said world-class research infrastructure must be complemented by quality residential facilities to nurture scientific talent and encourage collaboration.
Reiterating the government's focus on strengthening the innovation ecosystem through initiatives such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, the minister urged research institutions to deepen industry engagement and ensure that laboratory innovations are translated into commercially viable technologies that generate employment, strengthen Indian industry and contribute to national development.
Source: PIB
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